There's A (Slightly Less Obvious) Reason Why Sex Makes You Happy

It’s often neglected in favor of the main event, but now researchers say post-coital cuddling could actually play a major role in your overall happiness.

A new study published in Personality and Social Psychology found that the warm and fuzzy feeling you get from sex is largely due to the emotional connection you experience from cuddling afterward.

Researchers surveyed 335 random people in romantic relationships on their sexual frequency, life satisfaction and the frequency of their “affectionate touching”, which could include activities like kissing and cuddling.